❄️ Winter School Holidays 2025 in Australia: Best Activities for Kids by State
- Satish Kumar G B
- Jul 7
- 6 min read
Updated: Jul 11
🇦🇺 The Ultimate Guide for Families: Indoor & Outdoor Fun Across
Every State
Winter is here and so are two weeks of opportunity! Across Australia, families are bundling up and heading out (or staying in!) for unforgettable school holiday experiences.
From snow play in NSW to dino adventures in VIC, science shows in ACT to nature trails in WA, there’s something exciting for everyone - toddlers, teens, and even parents needing a coffee break.
Whether you’re seeking free workshops, unique cultural events, or just a warm spot with indoor fun, this all-in-one guide brings you the best winter holiday activities across every Australian state and territory.
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🏙️ New South Wales (NSW)
❄️ Chill Fest - Campbelltown
📍 Koshigaya Park, Campbelltown
🗓️ 4 – 20 July 2025
👧 All ages
💰 Free entry (rides extra)
🧊 Outdoor ice rink, fake snow, rides, and fire pits
❄️ "Nothing screams winter like twinkling lights and ice skating under the stars!"
🎊 NAIDOC Week Celebrations - Sydney
📍 Various venues across Sydney, NSW
🗓️ 6 – 13 July 2025
👧 All ages
💰 Mostly free; some workshops may require registration
🎯 Aboriginal cultural performances, art exhibitions, children’s storytelling, smoking ceremonies, and bush tucker tastings in places like Barangaroo Reserve and Hyde Park
❄️ Disney On Ice - Road Trip Adventures (Sydney)
📍 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
🗓️ 9 – 13 July 2025
👧 2+ (family-friendly)
💰 From $35 per person; family bundles available
🎯 Live ice skating show featuring Disney characters from Toy Story, Moana, Aladdin, and Frozen, magical for the whole family
🎪 Bondi Festival 2025
📍 Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach, NSW
🗓️ 4 – 20 July 2025
👧 All ages (varied programming for kids, teens & adults)
💰 Many events free; ticketed shows range from $10 - $35
🎯 Ice rink by the beach, family theatre shows, comedy, immersive art, and pop-up food markets
🎨 Indoor: Art & Maker Workshops
📍 Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
🗓️ 5 – 20 July 2025
🧒 Ages 6–14
💰 Free with entry
🖌️ Design mini robots, code with LEGO, create sustainable fashion
🎯 Perfect for creative minds who love hands-on tech meets art.
🎬 Family Film Days at Event Cinemas
📍 Statewide (Parramatta, Miranda, etc.)
🗓️ Throughout July 2025
👨👩👧 All ages
💰 $10 tickets | Discounted family pricing before 5pm
🍿 Includes family-friendly new releases, activity sheets, and popcorn deals
🎨 Victoria (VIC)
🦖 Outdoor: DinoFest
📍 Nortons Park, Wantirna South
🗓️ From 28 June 2025
🧒 Ages 3–12
💰 ~$26 per child
🦕 Walk with animatronic dinosaurs, dig for fossils, play dino games
🗣️ “Every 5-year-old roared louder than the T-Rex!”
🎨 Indoor: NGV Kids - Drop-in Workshops
📍 National Gallery of Victoria, Southbank
🗓️ 6 – 20 July 2025
🧒 Ages 3–12
💰 Free
🖍️ Kids can build, paint, and collage in a colourful creative space
"While kids get messy with crayons, parents can sip a warm latte nearby."
🧊 Skate & Snow at Eastland
📍 Ringwood
🗓️ Throughout July 2025
👶 All ages
💰 ~$12–22
⛸️ Indoor snow pit and rink, warm cocoa lounge
☀️ Queensland (QLD)
🧗 Outdoor: Parkour & Obstacle Adventure
📍 Urban Xtreme, Brisbane
🗓️ 9 July 2025
👦 Ages 7+
💰 ~$25
🏃♂️ Trampoline zones, ninja warrior courses, rock climbing
🔗 urban-xtreme.com.au/attractions/adventure/parkour-brisbane/
🧠 Indoor: Queensland Museum’s Discovery Days
📍 Brisbane
🗓️ 4 – 23 July 2025
👧 Ages 5–12
💰 Free entry
🧪 Science shows, bug zones, and space exhibits
🚀 “We couldn’t get our daughter out of the dinosaur lab!”
🎭 Live Show: “Dog Man - The Musical”
📍 QPAC Brisbane
🗓️ 9 – 12 July 2025
🧒 Ages 6+
💰 ~$45 per person; discounts available for groups of 4+. Children under 18 months free on the knee.
🎭 Based on the beloved graphic novels – hilariously fun
🏛️ Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
🧪 Indoor: Questacon
📍 Canberra
🗓️ 5 – 20 July 2025
👨👩👧👦 All ages
💰 ~$18 child / $23 adult
🌈 Hands-on science, robot building, live lightning shows
🖼️ Indoor: National Gallery of Australia - Kids’ Art Tours
📍 Canberra
🗓️ 6 – 20 July 2025
👧 Ages 4–12
💰 Free
🎨 Interactive storytelling in the sculpture garden, art hunts
❄️ Outdoor: Snow Play at Corin Forest
📍 Tidbinbilla (45 mins from Canberra)
🗓️ 4 – 20 July 2025
👧 All ages
💰 ~$25 – $40 | Varies by package; early booking recommended due to high demand during school holidays.
❄️ Toboggan runs, snowball zones, family picnic huts
🍷 South Australia (SA)
❄️ Illuminate Adelaide - City Lights
📍 Adelaide CBD
🗓️ 4 – 20 July 2025
👧 All ages
💰 Free
🎯 A captivating nighttime trail featuring immersive light, sound, and art installations throughout the city. Kids will be enchanted by glowing animals, interactive projections, and digital playgrounds.
🎪 Glenelg Winter Arts Festival
📍 Colley Reserve, Glenelg
🗓️ 5 – 21 July 2025
👧 All ages
💰 Free entry; ticketed shows from $15
🎯 Enjoy heated tents hosting circus shows, kids' theatre, comedy, and hands-on workshops. The festival offers a cozy atmosphere with food trucks and festive vibes by the beach.
🦘 Cleland Wildlife Park - Junior Keeper Experience
📍 Cleland Wildlife Park, Crafers
🗓️ 5–20 July 2025
👧 7 – 11 years
💰 ~$108
🎯 Children become junior wildlife keepers for a day - feeding kangaroos, preparing animal diets, and learning from real park rangers.
🔗 clelandwildlifepark.sa.gov.au
🛝 Marshmallow Park Adventure Zone
📍 Adelaide South Parklands
🗓️ Open year-round
👧 All ages
💰 Free
🛝 Giant slides, climbing webs, water play (bring gumboots!)
🌊 Western Australia (WA)
🌳 Outdoor: Kings Park School Holiday Nature Scavenger Hunt
📍 Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park, Perth
🗓️ 5 – 20 July 2025
👧 All ages
💰 Free
🔎 Grab a printed nature map and go exploring
🎨 Indoor: WA Museum Boola Bardip Kids Zone
📍 Perth Cultural Centre
🗓️ 7 – 13 July 2025 (NAIDOC Week)
👦 Ages 3–12
💰 Free | no pre-booking required for general admission.
🦴 Fossils, art puzzles, dig zone
🍎 Tasmania (TAS)
🎨 Indoor: Woodend Neighbourhood House Workshops
📍 Woodend
🗓️ 5 – 20 July 2025
👧 Ages 5–15
💰 Free to $10, some priced ~$65
🧘 LEGO building, yoga, drama, art
🏞️ Outdoor: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Brighton, TAS
🗓️ Open year-round
👧 All ages
💰 ~$20 – $35
🦘 Meet Tasmanian devils, kangaroos, reptiles, and rescue animals
🐾 Northern Territory (NT)
🖤 Cultural: NAIDOC Week at Uluru
📍 Ayers Rock Resort & Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, NT
🗓️ 6 – 13 July 2025
👧 All ages
💰 Free & ticketed | Varies by event; some activities may be free or require separate booking.
🌿 Traditional dance, dot painting, bush food tastings
🧠 Indoor: Museum & Art Gallery of the NT
📍 Darwin, NT
🗓️ 13 & 17 July 2025 (Sunday Funday: STEAM Building Skills - Cardboard Construction)
👧 All ages
💰 Free; registration required for specific events.
🖼️ Children’s Discovery Centre, sea monsters, Top End art
🏠 Indoor Fun Anywhere (DIY or Local Options)
If you're staying close to home or looking for rainy-day ideas, try:
Activity | Best For | Description |
🧁 Cupcake Wars | Ages 6+ | Kids bake and decorate cupcakes with themes (parents judge!) |
🧩 Puzzle & Board Game Days | All ages | Rotate favourites or try new games borrowed from local libraries |
🎧 Storytime with Audible or Spotify | Ages 3 – 10 | Free kids audiobooks for quiet downtime |
🖍️ DIY Slime Lab | Ages 5 – 12 | Mix glue, contact solution, and glitter at home |
🎥 Home Cinema Day | All | Turn your lounge into a movie theatre - popcorn included |
🧠 Tips for Parents
✅ Plan one outing + one downtime activity per day to balance energy and cost
💸 Use free local events (libraries, councils, galleries)
🧥 Dress in layers, even indoor venues can get chilly in winter
📱 Check social media for pop-up events or last-minute tickets
🎒 Pack snacks & water bottles, it keeps the trip budget-friendly
💬 The Tircla Takeaway
From exploring dinosaurs to learning First Nations crafts, ice skating under fairy lights to building robots indoors, Winter 2025 is full of memories waiting to be made across every corner of Australia.
Whether you're in a bustling city or a quiet suburb, there’s no reason for kids (or parents) to feel bored this July. Choose a few, mix it up, and create your family's winter tradition.
🔖 Planning a fun day out with friends or family? Don’t forget to tag us @Tircla in the socials when you share your adventures because your stories deserve to be seen!
👉 Follow Tircla for more exciting updates, local tips, and family-friendly adventures happening across Australia because every kid deserves a fun childhood, and every parent deserves to know where to find it.
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